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LonesomeTonight · Dec 21, 2021 at 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ScarletPimpernel

H already has a job interview tomorrow! It's for his last company's competitor. He does have a NDA, but it doesn't say he can't work for the competitor.

That's great, Scarlet! I hope he gets it. He should check the NDA carefully though--I had one at a previous job, and I think it said I couldn't work for a competitor for a certain amount of time after leaving. But that may have been just if I left of my own choice, like they didn't want employees quitting to go work for a competitor.

ArtieTheSequal · Dec 21, 2021 at 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ScarletPimpernel

H already has a job interview tomorrow! It's for his last company's competitor. He does have a NDA, but it doesn't say he can't work for the competitor.

That's great! I hope it goes well!

ArtieTheSequal · Dec 21, 2021 at 07:46 AM

Mornin' couch. I woke up a little earlier than usual so have a few minutes to pop on here before I log onto work. I slept like a rock last night, taking those web calls all day yesterday wore me out haha.

Hugs/head nods all around as appropriate!

StressedMess · Dec 21, 2021 at 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

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but you can only eat one before you need stitches in your mouth.

I felt this comment on a spiritual level!

This week I took vacation but so far I've done housework and gift-wrapped. Took my oldest back to the urgent care, still Covid/RSV/flu negative but not getting better. The youngest is on the mend. I've yet to catch it and now would be a prime time since I'm already off work.

Take care couchies!

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unaluna · Dec 21, 2021 at 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by StressedMess

I felt this comment on a spiritual level!

Thanks! There should be a warning on the package: Cut by the same machinery used to hone razor blades.

Hope your and yours are well

stopdog · Dec 21, 2021 at 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by StressedMess

I felt this comment on a spiritual level!

This week I took vacation but so far I've done housework and gift-wrapped. Took my oldest back to the urgent care, still Covid/RSV/flu negative but not getting better. The youngest is on the mend. I've yet to catch it and now would be a prime time since I'm already off work.

Take care couchies!

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Good luck - I hope you don't spend your time off being sick

stopdog · Dec 21, 2021 at 06:44 PM

I haven't had a jolly rancher in years. I liked the green apple and the cinnamon ones when I was little

LonesomeTonight · Dec 21, 2021 at 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by StressedMess

I felt this comment on a spiritual level!

This week I took vacation but so far I've done housework and gift-wrapped. Took my oldest back to the urgent care, still Covid/RSV/flu negative but not getting better. The youngest is on the mend. I've yet to catch it and now would be a prime time since I'm already off work.

Take care couchies!

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I hope your oldest feels better soon and glad your youngest is on the mend.

Tomorrow is D's last day of school before winter break, and we decided to keep her home because Covid case rates are so high at her school. H mentioned to her teacher that we were thinking of doing that, and she said, "I would!" I mean, if her own teacher is suggesting we keep her out... D is fully vaccinated (as of a few weeks ago), but it seems like Omicron doesn't really care. And it's not just concerns about her, but that we'll be seeing family Friday and Saturday (all vaccinated/boosted, but also all late 60s/early 70s, some with conditions that make them more susceptible).

I'm really ready for all this to be over...

ArtieTheSequal · Dec 21, 2021 at 07:49 PM

Hugs LT, Stressed, and whoever else wants/needs.

I went to the vet after work today and picked up Rascal's little paw print. They did it in a little clay circle with his name carved above it. It's sweet.

unaluna · Dec 21, 2021 at 09:15 PM

I was waiting for the bus tonight with the CUTEST little girl and her dad. She was so tiny! But walking and talking, and jumping jumping jumping!!! I told her that i used to take the bus with my dad, a long long time ago. She spit (she was coughing poor little thing) and her dad said, yeah your mom taught you how to spit. I go, yeah i spit when i run. Then my glasses kept getting fogged up and i said so. Finally got them cleared and she got all excited that she could see me. Really bright little child.

When they got off the bus, before me, she lingered a bit after her dad, i turned around and saw she was looking at me, so i waved goodbye and she waved back. We really had a moment. She was so present.

When i first approached the bus stop, the dad had his stuff and her spread all over the bench, then when he saw me he made space, and i said, you got room for this granny? We also talked about how putting ungloved hands in pockets keeps them warm. I had one hand in and one hand out, on my stick. I love moments like these. But boy how do parents do it?

stopdog · Dec 21, 2021 at 10:28 PM

I just rewatched the final episode of The Big Bang Theory. It always makes me a little weepy

ArtieTheSequal · Dec 22, 2021 at 11:18 AM

Morning coucharoonies!

we have OT again today and tomorrow. i did mine yesterday in the evening. hoping that next week they don't make us do any, so we can sorta rest up a little before hell month starts on Jan 3. we are trying to get ahead of the game before 1/3 but i doubt we will as we are getting a ton more messages than they had 'planned' for, and we're still spread out all over the place some taking calls, some doing messages, some doing chat, some doing Specialty, some doing other projects. If they would just leave us the f alone and let us work messages as a team, we would be fine and never be behind. oh well! it is what it is right! i'm thankful i have a job and a paycheck so I will stop complaining now!

ArtieTheSequal · Dec 22, 2021 at 11:19 AM

... and just like that break is over. back to work with me!

ChickenNoodleSoup · Dec 22, 2021 at 01:37 PM

Started preparations for Christmas Eve dinner today, gonna do a lot tomorrow too. Hopefully, I only have to roast the bird, make mash and heat up stuff/assemble on Friday. Got a goose this time, I've made duck, chicken and turkey before.

Today, I made some cranberry sauce and crispy onions, as well as roasted pecans for salad dressing. Tomorrow should be stuffing and green bean casserole.

ArtieTheSequal · Dec 22, 2021 at 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

I was waiting for the bus tonight with the CUTEST little girl and her dad. She was so tiny! But walking and talking, and jumping jumping jumping!!! I told her that i used to take the bus with my dad, a long long time ago. She spit (she was coughing poor little thing) and her dad said, yeah your mom taught you how to spit. I go, yeah i spit when i run. Then my glasses kept getting fogged up and i said so. Finally got them cleared and she got all excited that she could see me. Really bright little child.

When they got off the bus, before me, she lingered a bit after her dad, i turned around and saw she was looking at me, so i waved goodbye and she waved back. We really had a moment. She was so present.

When i first approached the bus stop, the dad had his stuff and her spread all over the bench, then when he saw me he made space, and i said, you got room for this granny? We also talked about how putting ungloved hands in pockets keeps them warm. I had one hand in and one hand out, on my stick. I love moments like these. But boy how do parents do it?

Awww, I can almost picture the scene, what a nice moment!

ArtieTheSequal · Dec 22, 2021 at 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ChickenNoodleSoup

Started preparations for Christmas Eve dinner today, gonna do a lot tomorrow too. Hopefully, I only have to roast the bird, make mash and heat up stuff/assemble on Friday. Got a goose this time, I've made duck, chicken and turkey before.

Today, I made some cranberry sauce and crispy onions, as well as roasted pecans for salad dressing. Tomorrow should be stuffing and green bean casserole.

Yum! I'm going to be baking a ham and making mashed potatoes on Friday so that's all ready for whatever time my son and his gf can come over on Saturday. Then I will be grilling veggies (red peppers, onions, cauliflower, mushrooms) on my new stovetop two-burner griddle thingamabob I got recently right before we're ready to eat.

Oh and also will be baking some cookies probably and a chocolate pie!

ChickenNoodleSoup · Dec 22, 2021 at 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal

Yum! I'm going to be baking a ham and making mashed potatoes on Friday so that's all ready for whatever time my son and his gf can come over on Saturday. Then I will be grilling veggies (red peppers, onions, cauliflower, mushrooms) on my new stovetop two-burner griddle thingamabob I got recently right before we're ready to eat.

Oh and also will be baking some cookies probably and a chocolate pie!

That sounds delicious! Grilled veggies are the best.
I'm still thinking about whether to do dessert, there's already so much other food. And nobody but me cooking, so don't want to overload myself either.

stopdog · Dec 22, 2021 at 02:29 PM

Pissed at surgeon wasting my time today. Drove out to his office for a 6 week check and all it consisted of was him asking if I was doing okay, me saying yes, I walked a yard and saw it (looking for limp which is mostly gone and I could have said over the phone) and then being told to come back in 6 weeks. I doubt I will do that unless I want to have an xray. When I told him it could done over the phone, he said he cared and wanted to make sure no infection. How he would know that from today is beyond me. I told him this had been my year of md and it was ending in a week. After this, I will just be dead because I am not messing with those effers. He kept fishing for compliments - he had a student with him when he asked it I was glad I had the surgery. I said I was not unhappy thus far. jhc those guys have egos

unaluna · Dec 22, 2021 at 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal

Awww, I can almost picture the scene, what a nice moment!

Your right - The bus wave goodbye was a real life hallmark movie moment, and she started it!

unaluna · Dec 22, 2021 at 03:43 PM

Okay, rescheduled my booster for this monday, same place, same time. At least this time i wont be surprised if they cancel on me.

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ArtieTheSequal Writing my way through... Member Since Feb 2020 Location: In the desert Posts: 7,378 (SuperPoster!) 4 5,836 hugs given	Dec 21, 2021 at 07:46 AM #143 Mornin' couch. I woke up a little earlier than usual so have a few minutes to pop on here before I log onto work. I slept like a rock last night, taking those web calls all day yesterday wore me out haha. Hugs/head nods all around as appropriate!

stopdog underdog is here Member Since Sep 2011 Location: blank Posts: 34,820 (SuperPoster!) 12 1 hugs given	Dec 21, 2021 at 06:44 PM #147 I haven't had a jolly rancher in years. I liked the green apple and the cinnamon ones when I was little __________________ Please NO @ Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live. Oscar Wilde Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.

ArtieTheSequal Writing my way through... Member Since Feb 2020 Location: In the desert Posts: 7,378 (SuperPoster!) 4 5,836 hugs given	Dec 21, 2021 at 07:49 PM #149 Hugs LT, Stressed, and whoever else wants/needs. I went to the vet after work today and picked up Rascal's little paw print. They did it in a little clay circle with his name carved above it. It's sweet.

stopdog underdog is here Member Since Sep 2011 Location: blank Posts: 34,820 (SuperPoster!) 12 1 hugs given	Dec 21, 2021 at 10:28 PM #151 I just rewatched the final episode of The Big Bang Theory. It always makes me a little weepy __________________ Please NO @ Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live. Oscar Wilde Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.

ArtieTheSequal Writing my way through... Member Since Feb 2020 Location: In the desert Posts: 7,378 (SuperPoster!) 4 5,836 hugs given	Dec 22, 2021 at 11:19 AM #153 ... and just like that break is over. back to work with me!

unaluna Elder Harridan x-hankster Member Since Jun 2011 Location: Milan/Michigan Posts: 40,149 (SuperPoster!) 13 67.1k hugs given	Dec 22, 2021 at 03:43 PM #160 Okay, rescheduled my booster for this monday, same place, same time. At least this time i wont be surprised if they cancel on me.